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Commander Deja Vu w/ CmdrMechanic & TaaliaVess ft. Skullbriar, Liberator, Yuriko & Gyruda | Ep #121

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Decklists

Deck & Commander Strategies

  • Skullbriar, the Walking Grave

    Skullbriar, the Walking Grave

    This deck aims to accumulate counters on Skullbriar and leverage its ability to retain those counters across zones. The goal is to deal lethal commander damage.

  • Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter

    Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter

    The Liberator deck's game plan seems to be centered around speed and evasion, aiming to outpace opponents and deal unblocked damage.

  • Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow

    Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow

    The Yuriko deck is themed around ninjas and intends to manipulate combat and topdeck control to inflict damage based on card values.

  • Gyruda, Doom of Depths

    Gyruda, Doom of Depths

    The Gyruda deck aims to mill opponents and reanimate even-costed creatures from graveyards, creating an army of clones and overwhelming the opposition.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    The casting of Gyruda, Doom of Depths and the subsequent milling of cards was a game-changing event that significantly bolstered one player's board state.

  • 2

    The decision to boost Skullbriar, the Walking Grave with counters and make it indestructible was a key strategic move to deal with the threats on the board.

  • 3

    The use of Baleful Strix for card draw and its potential as a blocker showcased the importance of utility creatures in EDH.

  • 4

    The reanimation of Skullbriar, the Walking Grave with Vigor Mortis after it was targeted for removal demonstrated effective counterplay.

Notable Cards

  • Gyruda, Doom of Depths

    Gyruda, Doom of Depths

  • Skullbriar, the Walking Grave

    Skullbriar, the Walking Grave

  • Baleful Strix

    Baleful Strix

  • Vigor Mortis

    Vigor Mortis

  • Sakashima's Student

    Sakashima's Student

Gameplay Summary

The game saw a clash between four distinct decks, each piloted by skilled players.

A pivotal moment occurred when Gyruda, Doom of Depths, piloted by CommanderMechanic, was cast, causing each player to mill the top four cards of their libraries.

This resulted in the cloning of several creatures and amassing a formidable battlefield presence.

In an attempt to counteract this, Skullbriar, the Walking Grave, was boosted with counters and made indestructible, dealing significant combat damage.

However, the game's outcome could not be definitively discerned based on the available information.

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